Uma Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) So we went to the Poultry show this morning.... and have come home with three massive orpington girls.... A splash, blue and black. They are humungious! Currently in the eglu with our other three girls free ranging round them and seem to be happy and right at home. Not got photos yet, but I will!! Names are Lily, Poppy and Rosie. The ejit that I am, I forgot to take the sellers card with me and I wanted to contact him to know exactely how old the girls are... If anyone is going to the show later today or tomorrow and read this, please can you look for a little card (purple colour?) with a man's name and mobile on it on the sales pens. There were a few on the ducks too.... Uma Edited January 23, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Congrats on your girls I have a soft spot for orpingtons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hiya, I was there when you bought the pullets, somehow I knew it was you but to shy to ask in case it wasn't! I have picked up the card from the pen, will pm you with the details a bit later when it's less frenetic here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uma Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Redwing-Haha, what gave it away? The general mad demeanour, or just looking a little out of place... (Note to self-do not wear a skirt to such events in future...) Thats great, thank you for picking it up for me! Girls look very happy and tucking into the grit and shell at a crazy rate. I wished we lived nearer as I'd love to pop back but my 3 yr old son was getting slightly overwhelmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizzyMomma Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Congrats on your newest additions! Can't wait to see piccies of them I think Orpingtons are amazing looking birds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffeta Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I too went to the show this morning and was wondering if there were any other omleteers there. I knew Redwing was going but couldn't tell who she was! It was my very first time at a show and I didn't really know what to expect. I think I admired Lola's white silkies and my little girl is now adamant that we need 2 black ones. I wondered if there is a certain etiquette to it all. Is it ok to be wandering around looking at the birds when there is judging going on or are you supposed to stay well clear? Also, if you want to buy who do you speak to? I could see info tags on the sale pens but no actual seller. I may well be developing Morehens disease and might go back next year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uma Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Taffeta, did you have two children with you or just one? If you were there between 9.30 and 12 then I think I spotted you, as there were not that many people with children around. I too was a total novice today and had to ask an older lady who seemed to know what was going on how on earth you bought something! What you do it take the envelope from the pen and take it to the man sitting at the desk with the money tin (look for a queue!). You then pay the man, give him your name and address and he gives you a card to say which birds are yours. He also asks you to put a sold sign on the pen. Very confusing if you don't know whats going on.... plus you don't get to meet the breeder which I hadn't anticipated. The sales area was manic to say the least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Congratulations! You lucky thing! Can't wait to see some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 All sounds a bit scary for a novice . I'm glad I'm just going for a look and to meet Redwing . Oh and pick up my new girls, of course . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Congrats on your new ladies, looking forward to pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffeta Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I just took my 8 year old daughter as the last time I took my 4 year old son to our local agricultural show he wanted to cuddle every chicken in sight! We probably walked past each other. It was great to see all the different breeds in the flesh, so to speak. I had never even seen a bantam before and was amazed by how tiny they are. And your Orpingtons were stunning. My daughter loved the buff ones and I must admit they are now on my list of potential future purchases. Either that or Cochins. I didn't know what to expect but it was well worth the journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uma Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Egg! One of the new girls laid an egg this morning in the run. Wow, totally unexpected as I had assumed, being pure breeds, they would not lay until spring! Now just need to teach them about the nest box.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 fake eggs worked for me.... even golf balls seam to look like eggs to my girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizzyMomma Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Egg! One of the new girls laid an egg this morning in the run. Wow, totally unexpected as I had assumed, being pure breeds, they would not lay until spring! Now just need to teach them about the nest box.... Wow!! They must be feeling really settled already!! Have you got any pics of them yet, would love to see the splash colouring!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uma Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Photos! 075 by NaomiUma, on Flickr From left to right- Poppy, Rosie and Lily 082 by NaomiUma, on Flickr Lily 084 by NaomiUma, on Flickr All six girls, Hazel, Ash, Bramble, Lily, Poppy and Rosie. This is just very temporary accomodation for the new girls, the cube is round the corner and they will be free ranging every day all day once they are settled. Intros going well though, all of them seem very laid back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaT Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Wow, they are gorgeous! And what a beautiful garden. I'm very , orpingtons are top of my list for when I can have some more girls. I really wanted to go to the show but have been working all weekend, probably a good job as I'm sure something would have sneaked into my car and come home with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Beautiful! I have a splash and a blue as well...you will love them. Yours are so pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Wow they are beautiful, my bantam orp looks so diddy compared to yours. Well done on an egg so soon as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
